Septic service in Melbourne, Brevard County
Core city is largely sewered; septic persists in the unincorporated pockets, the Lake Washington area and older mid-century neighborhoods on the mainland.
What's different about septic in Melbourne
Systems near Crane Creek and the Eau Gallie River are in the highest-priority lagoon zone — closest to surface water, highest nitrogen loading, first in line for conversion.
Sewer status
Check the Melbourne Utilities service map; many pockets have a main within reach and qualify for the Septic-to-Sewer quick-connect grant.
More on sewer conversion and what it means for you
What we do in Melbourne
Tank pumping
$300–$500 for a typical 1,000-gallon tank.
Drain field repair
Diagnosis first. Replacement from $5,000–$15,000; mound or elevated fields at the top of that range.
Inspections
$150–$550 (higher end includes pumping); ATU inspections $350–$600, report the same day.
Emergency
Backing up or overflowing — fastest route is a call.
Nearby
All work is performed by Florida-registered septic tank contractors who are licensed and insured.